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Statement from Weaver on 2017 Speech from the Throne
VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver released the following statement in response to the 2017 Speech from the Throne: “The government started the throne speech with the words ‘Your...
Lia Versaevel nominated as B.C. Greens candidate in Nanaimo-North Cowichan
LADYSMITH B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of its candidate for Nanaimo-North Cowichan, Lia Versaevel. Versaevel worked in the Ministry of Justice for 27 years and...
Donovan Cavers nominated as B.C. Greens candidate in Kamloops-South Thompson
KAMLOOPS B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of its candidate for Kamloops-South Thompson, Donovan Cavers. Cavers is currently serving his second term as a City of...
[MEDIA STATEMENT] Andrew Weaver Opposes Trans Pacific Partnership
Victoria B.C. - “The TPP, especially the investor-state dispute settlement clauses, poses a serious threat to the sovereignty of our province. It places the interests of multinational corporations...
[MEDIA RELEASE] Andrew Weaver Comments on the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement
Victoria B.C. - Andrew Weaver, Leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Oak Bay - Gordon Head commented today about the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement. “I am thrilled that after 20 years of...
BC Greens: Lack of leadership from B.C. Liberals in their Transit Plebiscite halts needed transportation investments
Victoria, B.C. – Matt Toner, B.C. Green Party Finance critic, says the B.C. Liberal government has displayed a lack of leadership in the Lower Mainland when it comes to critically important...
[MEDIA STATEMENT] Mount Polley Report emphasizes need for paradigm shift in managing tailings ponds
January 30, 2015For Immediate Release Andrew Weaver, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and Deputy Leader of the B.C. Green Party, and Adam Olsen, Interim Leader of the B.C. Green Party, welcome today’s...
Greens welcome landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling in favour of Tsilhqot’in First Nation
VICTORIA – The BC Green Party today celebrates the Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous decision to acknowledge aboriginal title of the Tsilhqot'in First Nation to 1,700 square kilometres of land in...
Andrew Weaver MLA: Motion the Amend the Throne Speech – Statement in the House.
Today in the Legislature, Green MLA Andrew Weaver spoke to his motion to amend the Throne Speech, highlighting the government's inconsistency in greenhouse gas targets. Under the province’s climate...